Remarks by John Morrissey
251 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 5 of 11
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“She does. She does. She's my little... And you, I heard, oh, what a cutie. She's got a lot of energy, too. She does.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“But sometimes it gets a little too warm.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“So I wouldn't have been able this afternoon, especially in the dark. If it's in the sun, she gets overheated.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Okay, well, we're gonna get started with our final interview of the evening. Cindy, as I understand, you got some communication from the clerk's office.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“To talk to you a little bit about how tonight's gonna look, but just as a reminder, we're gonna give you two minutes for an opening statement. We've got five questions loaded and locked and loaded for you. We're gonna give approximately five minutes. I'm gonna let you know when we're at that five minutes. If you wanna use more time on one of the questions versus another, absolutely, and then a two-minute closing statement. Out of the corner of your eye, if you can see it, you know the green light, orange light, red light. Orange light's 30 seconds left. I'm also going to just point over…”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Okay? Yep. With that, I'm going to go ahead and get started and let you start with your opening statement.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“So I'm going to let you roll over any of that over into some of this as well. Okay.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Our first question is around understanding their role. Uh, in your view, what is the proper role of a city council member and how would you balance representing the views of our constituents with making decisions that are in the longterm best interest of the entire community? Okay.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Our second question, Cindy, is around strengths and contribution. What unique experiences, skills, or perspectives would you bring to the City Council, and how would you use those strengths to help the Council better serve the residents of Port Orchard?”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Our next question is around managing growth. Port Orchard continues to experience significant growth. How do you believe the city should balance accommodating growth while preserving the character, quality of life, infrastructure, and financial sustainability of our community?”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Are you done? I didn't mean to cut you off. I just wanted to let you know it's getting to the end.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Yeah. Well, so our next question is around our most pressing issue.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“What do you believe is the most significant issue currently facing the city council and why do you believe it deserves the council's attention?”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Is that the one in McCormick? I'm not even good with the numbers.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Okay, well, there are- Eleven's up. Is eleven the one in McCormick? Okay, that one came up in the morning.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Our next question is around fiscal stewardship. The city council is responsible for being good stewards of taxpayer dollars while meeting the community's service expectations. What principles would guide your approach to budgeting and fiscal decision making?”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Okay. Yep. Thank you. Are there any clarifying questions for Cindy? Seeing none, I'll move straight into allowing you your two-minute closing statement.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you for coming out and spending time with us tonight. We really appreciate it.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“I just needed to know if she was going to have clarification for whatever you need to say.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“And so I need to rule on that point of order, but I need some insight, Charlie. I don't know that, I know Jay's asking for her to participate, but I don't know that I have any answer other than I'm looking for my parliamentarian to give me some guidance here. I don't think I have anything for Jay's point.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“So there's no legal risk. I don't need to even take us into executive session to discuss her recusal.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“So do we have worry that she can continue to serve on council if you're employed as our city attorney?”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“She has not left. She's in the room with us.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Aug 6, 2026